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Edgefield, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29824

Edgefield County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,535
15/sq mi
$56,396
Median income
$156,200
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Edgefield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29824 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29824 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, home to 8,535 residents across 580.6 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29824 reports a modest median household income of $56,396 (12% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $25,329. The poverty rate stands at 17.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $156,200 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $741 per month, and 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Edgefield County, so you can benchmark 29824 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 29824

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edgefield, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29824.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29824, Edgefield, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,535

Population

580.6

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 29824?

41.0

Median Age

62.7%

Male

37.3%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 50.6%
African American 41.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$56,396

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$25,329

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29824 ranks nationally

Edgefield, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,396 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,117

Total Housing Units

2,551

Occupied Units

566

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$156,200

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$741

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+27.1%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29824 have increased 27.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +10.6% 165
2020 +1.5% 167
2021 +3.5% 173
2022 +27.1% 220
2024 – 266

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 122 business establishments in ZIP 29824, employing approximately 1,574 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,203,000.

122

Businesses

1,574

Employees

$69.2M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 21.3%
Other services (except public administration) 16 13.1%
Health care and social assistance 14 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 14 11.5%
Construction 12 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.6%
Finance and insurance 6 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.1%
Manufacturing 4 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 29824 vs 29847 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
29847 Trenton, SC 5,480 11.6 mi

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Pop: 14,450
29847 standard
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Pop: 5,480
29832 standard
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Pop: 5,335
29838 standard
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Pop: 501

Related Areas

Edgefield County Edgefield, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29824 in? ▼
ZIP code 29824 (Edgefield) is located in Edgefield County, South Carolina. Edgefield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/edgefield-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29824? ▼
ZIP code 29824 in Edgefield, SC has a population of 8,535 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29824? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29824 is $56,396, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29824? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29824 is $156,200, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29824? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29824 is White at 50.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29824? ▼
ZIP code 29824 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,574 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29824? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29824 are: Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (16), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29824? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29824 increased by 27.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29824? ▼
In ZIP code 29824, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29824? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29824 is 29.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29824? ▼
In ZIP code 29824, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29824? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29824 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.